Grebes are recognized by their diving behavior and habitat on water. Useful in biology or bird-watching contexts. This guidebook illustrates how to distinguish a grebe from other water birds.
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Species Variation
There are different species of grebes with varying neck colors and features, each with its own name. Birdwatchers enjoy identifying species like the horned grebe and the eared grebe.
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Natural Habitat
Grebes are often found in freshwater lakes, ponds or marshes and are not sea birds. While kayaking, we observed several grebes diving in the freshwater marsh.